HYPOCRISY Unleashes the Secrets Behind Their Long-Awaited Return
In a raw and unfiltered conversation with Kacper Dworniczak of Strefa Music Art, Peter Tägtgren, the relentless frontman of HYPOCRISY, peeled back the layers on what’s kept the band in the shadows for nearly a decade. Their latest offering, 'Worship,' emerged in 2021, eight long years after the fire-breathing 'End Of Disclosure.' Tägtgren's words resonate with any artist grappling with the weight of expectation: 'You become a little bit more selective and you become more picky of what you write. Nothing is ever good enough.' In an age where music is churned out with relentless speed, the quest for inspiration becomes a treacherous journey.
The metal titan elaborated on the struggle of finding that elusive spark, saying, 'You have to find the right time to be inspired to write for it because, face it, we've done it for 35 years.' In a world where many bands fall into a predictable groove, Tägtgren is adamant about avoiding the repetition that plagues lesser acts. 'We don’t have to prove anything or change our sound to fit a mold,' he asserted, a clear nod to the band’s commitment to their unique identity amidst a sea of imitators.
As HYPOCRISY gears up for their 'Mass Hallucination' North American tour, fans can expect an electrifying mix of headline performances and support slots alongside the legendary DIMMU BORGIR. Kicking off this August, the tour will take them across Canada and the United States, with key stops in cities like New York, Omaha, and San Diego. Known for their bone-crushing live energy and an uncompromising legacy in extreme metal, this tour promises to be an unmissable spectacle.
The meticulous crafting of 'Worship' was no small feat, recorded at Tägtgren’s own Abyss Studio AB in Sweden and expertly mastered by Svante Forsbäck. The artwork, a striking visual from Blake Armstrong, encapsulates the band’s thematic preoccupations with humanity and the unknown. With a discography that stretches over 30 years and features landmark albums like 'The Fourth Dimension' and 'Virus,' HYPOCRISY has evolved into a formidable force in the metal scene.
Today, the lineup remains strong with Tägtgren at the helm, alongside long-time bassist Mikael Hedlund and session members including guitarist Thomas Elofsson and drummer Henrik Axelsson. As they prepare to unleash their sonic wrath upon North America once again, the legacy of HYPOCRISY is not just alive; it's raging like a wildfire, ready to consume all in its path.